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HB 2007 Eviction; writs of possession and eviction.

Introduced by: Lashrecse D. Aird | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Eviction; writs of possession and eviction. Changes the terminology from writ of possession to writ of eviction for the writ executed by a sheriff to recover real property pursuant to an order of possession. The bill specifies that an order of possession remains effective for 180 days after being granted by the court and clarifies that any writ of eviction not executed within 30 days of its issuance shall be vacated as a matter of law, and no further action shall be taken by the clerk. As introduced, this bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Housing Commission and is identical to SB 1448.


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